When Helping Hurts: A Discussion with Brian Fikkert


Friday, May 9, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
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A group of PCP members (a "learning circle") is reading and discussing Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett's seminal book When Helping Hurts together. On May 9 Brian Fikkert will join their group for an extended time of Q&A and conversation, and we're pleased to open this discussion to all PCP members.

Session Description

For those who may not have read the book, Brian will start with a brief overview, after which we'll dive into how the principles it identifies connect to funders' work. We'll conclude our time with a more open-ended discussion and Q&A. We'll formally wrap up at 2pm EDT, but Brian will stay with us until 2:30 for anyone who wants to continue the conversation.


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